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Senate Votes to Prioritize Oil Over Arctic Conservation
The United States Senate today approved resolutions under the Congressional Review Act to overturn previous Biden administration protections for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, clearing the way for expanded oil and gas drilling.
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Trump Proposal Puts America’s Most Vulnerable and Valuable Coastal Resources in the Crosshairs
Protected areas across United States coasts are in the sights of a new oil and gas drilling proposal released on Thursday by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
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Trump Administration Seeks ESA Regulatory Rollbacks, Risks Accelerating Extinction for America’s Most Vulnerable Wildlife
In a move that could accelerate the extinction crisis we face today, the Trump administration today proposed significant changes to the regulations implementing the Endangered Species Act, which, for more than 50 years, has served as the backstop to America’s most imperiled wildlife.
Press Releases
Animated film shines spotlight on wolves
Art imitates life with fictional tale of wolf reintroduction in central Idaho Summary: Defenders of Wildlife partners with Lionsgate® and Crest Animation to promote Alpha
Defenders fulfills commitment on compensation
Idaho ranchers have more resources than ever before Summary: Defenders has invested more than $1.4 million since 1987 to compensate ranchers for livestock lost to
Coalition expands call for solutions to climate change in Powder River Basin
Groups seek to prevent coal pollution from harming air quality and climate by halting sale of massive coal leases CHEYENNE, Wyo. (08/31/2010) - On August
Nesting birds and sea turtles break records at Cape Hatteras National Seashore
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (08/25/2010) - With the breeding season still underway, 2010 is already a record-breaking year for rare sea turtles and waterbirds that nest
Florida leaders highlight opportunities presented by America’s Great Outdoors Initiative
Widespread support for land and river protection and blueways ORLANDO, Fla. (08/25/2010) - The Obama administration’s “America’s Great Outdoors” initiative comes to Orlando on August
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